ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,830 km
8,594 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
13,830 km
8,594 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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ATL MYW
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code ATL MYW
ICAO Code KATL HTMT
City Atlanta Mtwara
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,026 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Atlanta (ATL) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 13,830 kilometers (8,594 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Atlanta, it's 08:28 in Mtwara. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Mtwara (MYW) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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